Monkeys are amazingly smart animals, voracious eaters with diets ranging from tasty tropical fruit to crunchy bugs. But they’re still wild, and even in zoos or other venues where monkeys are allowed to interact with humans, their instincts are often the same: get what they want.
Seeing other monkeys do something triggers “mirror neurons” in their brain, making them want to try it too. And when they do, they’re rewarded with dopamine, which motivates them to repeat that behavior. This is why monkeys are so good at imitating others.
They have flexible feet for navigating small branches high in the canopy, which also helps them play an important role in their native habitats by pollinating flowers and dispersing seeds. They are also able to swim in the water, using their webbed feet to paddle.
While monkeys are omnivores and can eat both plants and animals, the majority of their diet is composed of fruit. They are also able to recognize different species of fruit that are in season in their habitat and move around to find them.
Monkeys are most likely to attack if they think you have food in your hand. That’s why, if you encounter monkeys in the wild, it’s best to stay away from them and make it very clear that you have no interest in feeding them. A stern command to stop is usually enough, but be sure to speak loudly and clearly to ensure the monkey understands you.
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